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Performance - Total Returns
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| William Blair Family of Funds Total Returns - Class N
(Period ending 10/31/2008 )
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| Domestic Equity Funds | Month | YTD | 1 Yr. | 3 Yrs. | 5 Yrs. | 10 Yrs. | Life |
| Growth Fund |
-19.16% |
-32.56% |
-36.34% |
-3.35% |
0.74% |
0.39% |
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| Tax-Managed Growth Fund |
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| Before Taxes: |
-18.68% |
-34.50% |
-37.76% |
-6.27% |
-0.57% |
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-2.65% |
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To view After-Tax Returns for this fund, choose 'Quarterly' in the time period selection above.
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| Large Cap Growth Fund |
-16.45% |
-31.78% |
-34.57% |
-6.32% |
-2.19% |
-- |
-7.24% |
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| Small Cap Growth Fund |
-22.81% |
-41.46% |
-47.70% |
-12.52% |
-2.06% |
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7.71% |
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| Mid Cap Growth Fund |
-18.18% |
-31.01% |
-35.38% |
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-6.65% |
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| Small-Mid Cap Growth Fund |
-20.09% |
-35.04% |
-39.60% |
-5.43% |
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-0.01% |
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| Value Discovery Fund |
-17.67% |
-20.51% |
-25.60% |
-0.38% |
1.83% |
7.52% |
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| International Equity Funds | Month | YTD | 1 Yr. | 3 Yrs. | 5 Yrs. | 10 Yrs. | Life |
| International Growth Fund |
-26.03% |
-51.99% |
-56.14% |
-8.28% |
1.40% |
7.59% |
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| International Equity Fund |
-22.01% |
-49.43% |
-52.98% |
-7.79% |
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-1.90% |
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| International Small Cap Growth Fund |
-28.38% |
-51.07% |
-56.67% |
-9.44% |
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-9.40% |
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| Emerging Markets Growth Fund |
-32.91% |
-61.86% |
-64.05% |
-5.07% |
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0.94% |
| Global Funds | Month | YTD | 1 Yr. | 3 Yrs. | 5 Yrs. | 10 Yrs. | Life |
| Global Growth Fund |
-23.96% |
-46.41% |
-48.59% |
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-45.25% |
| Fixed Income Funds | Month | YTD | 1 Yr. | 3 Yrs. | 5 Yrs. | 10 Yrs. | Life |
| Bond Fund |
-4.06% |
-4.81% |
-3.35% |
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-1.05% |
| Bond Fund 30 Day SEC Yield (as of 11/19/2008) : 5.63% |
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| Income Fund |
-3.10% |
-7.00% |
-6.91% |
-0.37% |
0.68% |
3.13% |
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| Income Fund 30 Day SEC Yield (as of 11/19/2008) : 4.87% |
| Money Market Funds | Month | YTD | 1 Yr. | 3 Yrs. | 5 Yrs. | 10 Yrs. | Life |
| Ready Reserves Fund |
0.10% |
2.03% |
2.77% |
3.94% |
2.94% |
3.15% |
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| Ready Reserves Fund 7 Day Yield (as of 11/19/2008) : 1.09% |
The Ready Reserves 7 Day Yield figure more closely reflects the current earnings of the Fund than the Total Return figure.
For most recent net asset values and year-to-date total return information, please click here. From time to time, the investment adviser may waive fees or reimburse expenses for the Tax-Managed Growth, Large Cap Growth, Small Cap Growth, Small-Mid Cap Growth, Emerging Markets Growth, International Equity, International Growth, Income and Value Discovery Funds. Without these waivers, performance would be lower.
Performance cited represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results and current performance may be lower or higher than the data quoted. Returns shown are average annual total returns, which assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Investment returns and principal will fluctuate with market and economic conditions and you may have a gain or loss when you sell shares.
Tax-Managed Growth Fund past performance, before and after taxes, does not guarantee future results and current performance may be lower or higher than the data quoted. After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates, and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns are shown only for Class N and the after-tax returns for other classes will vary.
An investment in the Ready Reserves Fund is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it is possible to lose money by investing in the Fund.
International investing involves special risk considerations, including currency fluctuations, lower liquidity, economic and political risk. Investing in emerging markets can increase these risks.
Investments in initial public offerings (IPOs) during favorable market conditions have significantly contributed to the Emerging Markets Growth Fund's performance since its inception. As the Fund grows in size or as market conditions for IPOs become less favorable, the impact of IPOs is likely to diminish.
Investing in smaller and medium capitalization companies involves special risks, including higher volatility and lower liquidity. Mid cap stocks are also more sensitive to purchase/sale transactions and changes in the issuer's financial condition.
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